Diuretics

[iggychic 1,405]

I'd I spell that right?

I'm curious. Have any of you used these during the early stage when the surgery weight was bloating you? It's not on my " never use" list and I was thinking it might help eliminate the bulk and pain in my midsection (from below the breast to the top of my legs) . I feel and look like a starving baby from those commercials that I always turn off cuz they break my heart.

I know it's swelling and Water weight gain from 22 days on ivs in hospital, but it's fairly not comfy..I feel 15 months pregnant!

[SleeveDreamer 383]

Hmmm, I don't think diuretics would be a good idea cuz they will most likely dehydrate you, and you don't want to get dehydrated. I would check with your doctor to see if he has an alternative.

[iggychic 1,405]

Hmmm' date=' I don't think diuretics would be a good idea cuz they will most likely dehydrate you, and you don't want to get dehydrated. I would check with your doctor to see if he has an alternative.[/quote']

One intern suggested it in hospital after I was meeting my goals, but he's an intern and he wasn't mine so I didn't pay much attention. It's just so uncomfy being the stay puff marshmallow tummy lol.

[BKMama 179]

You definitely need to clear this with your doctor. I take a Water pill for my blood pressure and per doctors orders haven't taken it since the day before surgery because of the dehydration risk. I'm hoping to never have to take it again!

[SleeveDreamer 383]

You my still have a gas buildup that you can't feel pain from. I would start walking as much as possible and increase your Water intake so it is forced out!

[KickRocks 163]

I always wanted to know this to. I swell alot and take them ever so often but I haven't had surgery yet so i don't know. However, I would make sure to ask the Dr first. Have you tried to up your Water intake?

[Wildflower 35]

I would not take them if I were you.. so funny seeing this because I spent a lot of time this evening thinking of what Water pills would do to my body with the lack of liquids already. I used to get bad bad muscle cramps when I took them with my blood pressure meds and I had to take potassium. so I could only imagine now that I don't get more than 10- 20 oz of water a day.

Try and get more liquids and maybe a gas reliever like mylanta maybe?